Chamberlain Still Hopes To Avert War
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain returned from Berchtesgaden with Hitler's demands on Czechoslovakia and said he might again meet Hitler in a few days after consulting ministers. He spoke of a frank but friendly talk and urged not to trust unauthorized accounts, then planned a second conference to avert war.
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European Situation Deepens Over Sudeten Crisis
BERCHTESGADEN German plans prompt London talks as Hitler’s demands are pressed. PRAGUE Henlein arrest ordered for treason. Viscount Runciman departs for London urging informal armistice while Sudeten forces face suppression and weapon surrender. Berlin reports 15000 refugees from Czechoslovakia. Sudeten leadership hints at harsh tactics while authorities seek order.
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Weather Ohio and Midwest Forecast Summary
Weather report notes fair conditions with cooler air in the south tonight and warmer, cloudier conditions in the north for Saturday. A central ridge of high pressure extends to British Columbia while low pressure lingers over Manitoba California and Maine. Light showers appear in the Ohio Valley and Lower Lakes with light to moderate precipitation along the Atlantic coast. Temperatures are cooler from the Great Plains to the Atlantic Coast.
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Civil War Threaten Sudeten Germans Across Czechoslovakia
In Haberspirk on the Czechoslovak border soldiers patrol streets bloodstains and bullet holes mark the unrest as Adolf Hitler's aid promise to Sudeten Germans sparks calls for self determination. Sudeten leaders flee or hide while Conrad Henlein is reported near Asch awaiting possible arrest. Enforced calm follows as refugees pour across the frontier and Czech troops reinforce gendarmes in a tense border zone.
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Establish Camps For German Refugees
VIENNA September 16 A central office to direct the care of Sudeten German refugees from Czechoslovakia was established here today. Four refugee camps are being erected with locations in the upper Danube and three in the lower Danube districts at Elk Krems and Moedling.
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Moedling
Warrant Issued for Sudeten Leader Henlein Arrest
Czechoslovak authorities issued a formal warrant for Konrad Henlein leader of the Sudeten German party and ordered suppression of storm troop activities. The government prepared treason charges for his proclamation seeks to return Sudeten Germans to the Reich while inviting international attention as Viscount Runciman traveled to London.
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London
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Henlein
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Sudeten
Germany
Bohemia
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Eduard Benes
United States
Butzengruen
Falkenau
Sudeten Refugees Flee Through German Frontier Woods
Sudeten Germans arriving at Bad Elster report Czech authorities issued shoot at sight orders for Sudeten Party Storm Troop members and officials. Refugees say many fled through woods from the Asch district, with streams moving across the Sudeten-Germany border as others remain hiding in forests.
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Sudeten Germany
Germany
Chamberlain Plans London Cabinet Meeting After Munich Talks
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain left Munich airport at 12:50 p m after meeting Adolf Hitler and said he hopes to hold another talk with the Reich chancellor in a few days once he has consulted the cabinet in London. Ambassador Sir Neville Henderson prepared to fly to Berlin.
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Great Britain
London
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Berlin
Britain Moves Toward Sudeten Cession War Decision
London reports the British public is realizing they may have to accept ceding the Sudeten area of Czechoslovakia to Nazi Germany or face war. Neville Chamberlain returns from Berchtesgaden as Hitler demands more than earlier concessions. Public mood is calm yet worried about Britain’s fate.
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French Statesmen To Confer With Chamberlain
Paris reports Premier Edouard Daladier and Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet plan weekend travel to London to confer with Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain. The French government urged public calm pending details of Berchtesgaden talks. Rumors say Daladier may fly to London to discuss Hitler’s talks with Chamberlain.
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Bombing Hits Barceloneta Port Killing 21
Twenty one people were killed and seventy wounded as three air squadrons bombarded the suburban port of Barceloneta at 10 30 am. The British steamers Stanlake and Boby were struck but the crews escaped.
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Two Injured In Collision Near LaPorte
Two people were injured in a Route 10 collision two miles east of La Porte at 11 25 p m. Norman Dawson 58 of Rocky River, driver, suffered a fractured left leg ribs and possible left elbow injury. Katherine Halterman 28 of Ironton suffered bruises and contusions. They were taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital. A furniture truck driven by William Heath el 55 of Lima was hit by a second truck with Indiana plates as it was being towed for repairs. Some cargo was damaged.
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Rocky River
Katherine Halterman
Ironton
Elyria Memorial Hospital
William Heathel
Lima
Michael Bulzami
Elmer Peterson
Indiana
Elyria
Sudeten German Party Dissolution Ordered in Prague
Prague authorities announce the government will dissolve the Sudeten German Party, disband the party council and confiscate its property. The move was officially disclosed, with the decision announced today.
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U.P
Florence Two School Strike Ends and Other Walkout
A Florence Township school strike ended with students set to return next Monday after the district won state funding to reopen the Florence school. Meanwhile St Bernard High School near Cincinnati remained on strike into its fourth day with police guarding windows broken amid protests over coaching transfers and shortened terms. State education officials warned of potential loss of aid unless a sound financial plan is adopted as audits reveal missing loan funds and board concerns persist.
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Erie County
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State Education Department
D. H. Sutton
William E. Melvin
Westinghouse Plant At Mansfield Secures Second Large Order
Mansfield Ohio September 16 Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co announced a second order for 25 000 electric irons from a New York firm within five weeks The order will require 45 000 additional man hours of work for Mansfield employees
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Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co
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Five Killed In Crash Near Urbana
Five people died in a head on collision on State Route 68 seven miles south of Urbana on the Champaign Clark county line at 2 30 A M Two of the dead were from Huntsville and Springfield and two Urbana women were among the injured three seriously The crash involved vehicles traveling north from Springfield and south from Huntsville Coroners investigated and will announce findings later Ambulances and fire units assisted with the victims and the injured authorities described a terrific crash leading to multiple fatalities
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Huntsville
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Springfield
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Champaign County
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Kenneth Zell
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Springfield City
Jay McKeever
Cham Paign County
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Whittmore
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Austin Richards
Clark County
Zell Brothers
Springfeld Hospital
Jack Johnson
Rosewood
Robert Ripley
Hull Reports On Europes Crisis To Roosevelt
Secretary of State Cordell Hull met with President Roosevelt at the White House to present the latest European crisis reports. The briefing preceded a cabinet session to discuss Europe’s war threat and U.S. involvement, with Hull reviewing early morning cables from U.S. ambassadors and share tendered analyses with Norman S. Davis and Jay Pierrepont Moffat.
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U.S
American Red Cross
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State Department
Roosevelt Summons Cabinet To Discuss European Crisis
President Roosevelt calls Cabinet to the White House to review the grave European crisis and America's role. No action indicated but officials sense a possible easing after Chamberlain's meeting with Hitler. Hull delivers a late summary to Roosevelt upon his arrival at Union Station.
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Refugees Reach Germany From Czechoslovakia
The German News Bureau reported from Dresden that about 15,000 refugees are estimated to have entered Germany from Czechoslovakia as of today.
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Berlin
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Czechoslovakia
World Series Opens October Fifth In 1938 Schedule
Commissioner Landis announced the 1938 World Series will begin October 5 in the National League city. Games 1 and 2 are set for Oct. 5 and 6 in the NL city, with games 3 to 5 at Yankee Stadium in New York. If needed, games 6 and 7 would be in the NL city. If the NL race ties, the Series opens three days after the tie is decided and Frick would decide the playoff format, with the opener on Tuesday, Oct 4.
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Kenesaw M. Landis
Yankee Stadium
Frick
Suit May Force Ohio Legion To Close Offices
A tax payer suit by Arnett Harbage of West Jefferson threatens to halt state funding to the American Legion in Ohio. The case seeks to block 15000 dollars allocated for a band and drum corps to attend the National Legion Convention in Los Angeles, risking the closure of state offices and layoffs if the donation cannot be disbursed. Judge Randall granted a temporary injunction to preserve status quo while the matter is heard.
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Arnett Harbage
West Jefferson
American Legion
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Common Pleas
National Legion
Los Angeles
Canton
Massillon
Crooksville
Cecil J. Randall
Paul M. Herbert
the Legion
Legion
Randall
Herbert
Agnes Dickinson
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Bar Association
William Evatt
Attorney General's Office
Death cuts short long drive as son wins cross country race
Donald L. Robertson, petty officer aboard the destroyer Gridleigh in San Diego, completed a 2700 mile race with death by reaching Elyria with his wife shortly before his mother Mrs. Bessie Robertson’s death at 9 10 am in Elyria Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Robertson, born 1859 in Scotland and widow of Peter Robertson, died of complications after a week in hospital. Survived by three daughters and seven sons, 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral at Wakeman on Sunday after noon with Rev. William Smith officiating. burial in Birmingham cemetery.
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Amherst
Charles Barton
Dale Houser
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John
Hugh
Duncan
James
Toledo
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William Smith
Oberlin
Birmingham Cemetery
Sheriff Grall Resists Push to Resign Amid Department Shakeup
Sheriff William F. Grall offered no firm resignation, while Deputy John Fulton was named chief deputy succeeding William G. Smith who briefly resigned then reversed. Grall blamed for slot machine racket probe, he urged good government as county commissioners noted no resignation. Possible successor Chester J. Cordy proposed by West Ridge W C T A. Cordy declined comment.
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John Fulton
Lorain
William G. Smith
Smith
Grall
Fulton
Fnr
Deputies Corps
Big Four
Chester J. Cordy
Cordy
West Ridge W. Co. T. A
John H. Delfield
West Ridge
President Roosevelt cancels Poughkeepsie trip
The White House announced that President Roosevelt will not travel to Poughkeepsie New York to speak at a 150th anniversary constitutional convention due to the ongoing European crisis.
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Washington
Turthe
Autumn Begins Sept 23rd in Local Almanac
Repairs to furnace furniture electric wiring radio and other home systems should be completed now. The best source for a reliable firm is the Want-Ads in the Business Service Directory under hearing of Whom to Call.
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